Jeep Wrangler YJ | A Call to Action

Please leave your favorite salvage yard finds for the Jeep YJ in the comments. Be as specific as you can regarding make, model, and year. Thanks for watching!

#jeepyj

[mike-jczd]

I currently own a 1990 Jeep YJ islander edition and the best thing I ever did to the straight 6 was install a howell fuel injection system eliminated all that smog crap and made it legal for California. Best deal ever just hand tools were needed. Took me about 2 hours to install the whole closed loop fuel system

[robertkeefer]

I still have my 1993 Jeep Wrangler yj since new

[maxironpaw]

If your 2.5 L YJ takes a lot of cranking to start, you need to replace 4 capacitors inside the ECU. The new capacitors will cost you less than $2 total. You can remove, open up, and replace these caps on the circuit board yourself. There are many online tutorials on this fix but you really can do it with simple common sense.

[brandonmcguffin]

The stock YJ seats are incredibly uncomfortable. Mine were also destroyed after nearly 400k miles. I learned that 95-03 Cavalier seats bolt directly to the stock seat frame and are way more comfortable. It’s an upgrade that I highly recommend.

[TheJonathan]

I’m 24 and have a 94 YJ. I love it. Thanks for making this video

[Rutherfordium]

I am 16 as well as a new YJ owner, I’ve always loved jeeps and the YJ is true perfection. I intend on modifying my jeep in taste and for the better and I fully expect to frequent this channel for advice and tips during my journey as an amateur car enthusiast.

[dxllard]

17 and got my red 1994 yj when I was 16 saved up for it and got it glad it’s my first rig

[maxironpaw]

Aftermarket CJ low-back seats. They bolt to the YJ seat sliders and make the Jeep look like a Jeep. Readily available from the aftermarket.

[luisfduran]

I am always surprised to hear about the lack of original Wrangler YJs.

I own a 1993 Wrangler Renegade and have it in great condition. The paint is original and still looks good. Nearly all interior components are original and well taken care of, although I learned that not all were included in the stock version. Supposedly they were add-ons but are from an official Jeep partner. The original owner must've spent extra on the side step bar and air-con when they first bought it.

I love my Wrangler. Ever since the pandemic years, my family has become a fan of Jeep. When my dad told me he wanted to gift me my own Jeep, I opted for the '93 because of its rarity. I like retro and when it comes to vehicles, I want to drive something that you don't see a lot of on the road.

Watching this video has encouraged me to do what I can to take care of it. I guess now I want to keep it for as long as can and never sell.

[jimmiebroadbrook]

I recently acquired a 91 YJ I am also doing routine maintenance new brakes lines tune up fluid changes but I'm saving thousands of dollars by doing all the work myself my wife got it for me and it's going to be my daily driver it has 182, 000 mi on it and I love it

[evertrejo]

I have the same goal, restore my YJ with minimum cost, use second hand things like soft top, soft doors, bumper… my dream is a nice and good stock YJ

[HUNTERCOPELR]

I absolutely love me and wife’s 89 YJ we call her “bluebird” (spinnaker blue) paint job on her

[TheFishingHobby]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed! I recently purchased my first wrangler (1990 YJ) and it isn't perfect, but I have been working on it and now have the 258ci (4.2L) running great! Previous owners had done some nice updates but didn't set things up properly. They had installed a Weber 32/36, an HEI distributor and a new radiator. It ran really rough, but I have been fixing several vacuum leaks, got the carb adjusted properly and set the timing that was way off. Runs great now and so much fun to drive! Thanks for starting the database/google doc. I saved it and look forward to seeing that info grow. I need some retractable seat belts for mine and noticed in one of your other videos you had good luck using Ranger floor buckles so I may have a look at the shoulder/lap belt from a ranger and see if that will work for me. Thanks for putting some of this info together and sharing it. If I find something I think others would like to know about, I'll be sure to share it with you and others here.

[_JEBUS]

Its the nature of owning a 30 year old vehicle. Fixing previous owner jobs is also part of the fun and the experience of it is what makes someone a true jeeper.

[Bond]

I’ve had my YJ for 20 years. Probably one of my most reliable vehicles. I’ve had a few breaks over the years (transmissions and a transfer case), but mostly a result of off-roading wrong. I’ve just learned to fix everything myself, even installed a new AC in it (it never came with one). I love it so much, I bought a second 1994 YJ. My favorite Jeep is the YJ, but my 1998 5.9L ZJ is a close second… lol.

[maxironpaw]

Relocate the ignition module from the lower driver side inner fender panel t the passenger side upper inner fender panel. This keep the connections out of the wet - moisture in the connector will kill the module. Symptoms are no fire; ignition fires once on cranking and that's it.

[BLACKWOLF-]

I had my 95 rio for 18yrs. Living in snow and salt country, it finally rotted out. Still ran and drove great but it couldn't pass inspection. It's been a year and I miss it every day.

[BWalker-ygen]

I have a 1995 rio grande. I added a turbo, shackle reversal, and 2.5 inch lift with new springs bushings etc. Put on a new bestop top and I also sourced a reman ax5 for it. When the weather clears up the steering is getting overhauled with all moog parts. Also just installed a 12k lb winch and tube rear bumper. Purchased a new fold and tumble back seat and new orange seatbelts. Slowly she's getting there. I love my old Jeep.

[shizzyranks]

Not YJ owner but a ZJ owner. Got my Jeep in high school as well; it was the family car hand me down. 10+ years later, now I'm finishing up a master rebuild and total overhaul. Welding in a cage, larger fuel cell...it's gonna be a beast. The ZJ is the YJ of the Cherokees. #squarelightsmatter

[shawnmrfixitlee]

I have 2 XJ Jeeps and a ZJ .. Many Xj parts fit the yj, running gear and such . Hard to name my fav find as I have been a mechanic for 35 years .. Keep the Jeeps & scrap the EV's !